The bill, S. 473, is a Senate Resolution that congratulates the Forest Creek Middle School mock trial team, along with their coaches and school officials, for winning the South Carolina Bar's 2024 State Middle School Mock Trial Championship. The resolution highlights the team's achievement in competing against eleven other middle schools and emphasizes the skills developed through participation in mock trial, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and an understanding of the legal system.
The resolution acknowledges the contributions of the team members, their teachers, and their attorney coach, Gary Lemel, while expressing appreciation for the pride and recognition the team has brought to their school and community. It concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to the team and key individuals involved in their success.